Monterey-Salinas Transit Email Format
Urban Transit ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
MST is an urban transit agency that provides bus service across the Monterey and Salinas region, extending as far south as Paso Robles and as far north as Santa Cruz and Gilroy. It is headquartered in Monterey, California, serving both residents and visitors who rely on reliable transportation for work, school, shopping, and social activities. The organization aims to deliver high-quality transit service. The agency has earned recognition in the public transportation sector, including the 2026 Safe, Effective, Clean Transit Excellence Gold award from the American Public Transportation Association. It has advanced fare-payment options through Tap2Ride, which launched in 2021 as California's first public transit program to implement contactless payment on MST buses. In December 2025, MST partnered with American Express and Discover, enabling online sign-up for discounted fares across four major networks.